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may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2018 - 10
Rev. A02
Contents
Contents 3
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................23
4 Contents
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Contents 5
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
47 Downloading drivers...................................................................................................................................76
Downloading the audio driver......................................................................................................................................... 76
6 Contents
Downloading the graphics driver....................................................................................................................................76
Downloading the chipset driver......................................................................................................................................77
Downloading the USB driver.......................................................................................................................................... 78
Downloading the chipset driver......................................................................................................................................78
Downloading the network driver.................................................................................................................................... 79
Downloading the fingerprint reader driver....................................................................................................................80
48 System setup............................................................................................................................................. 81
Boot Sequence..................................................................................................................................................................81
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................. 81
BIOS overview...................................................................................................................................................................81
Entering BIOS setup program.........................................................................................................................................82
Enabling or disabling the USB in BIOS setup program.......................................................................................... 82
Identifying the hard drive in BIOS setup program..................................................................................................82
Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program......................................................................................... 82
System setup options...................................................................................................................................................... 82
50 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................90
Flashing the BIOS............................................................................................................................................................ 90
Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive............................................................................................................90
Fixing a no-boot issue caused by USB-boot support..................................................................................................90
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics....................................................................................91
Running the ePSA Diagnostics................................................................................................................................. 91
Diagnostics........................................................................................................................................................................92
Flea power release........................................................................................................................................................... 93
Wi-Fi power cycle............................................................................................................................................................ 93
Contents 7
1
Before working inside your computer
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
Safety instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety
best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that shipped
with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the
metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity,
which could harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have
connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting
cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver #0
• Phillips screwdriver #1
• Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver
Screw list
The following table provides the list of screws that are used for securing different components to the computer.
1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5 Turn on your computer.
Procedure
1 Close the display, and turn the computer over.
2 Turn the system badge over and remove the two screws (M2x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Remove the 10 screws (M2x3 T5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
1 base cover
Procedure
1 Place the base cover on the palm-rest assembly and snap it into place.
2 Replace the 10 screws (M2x3 T5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Replace the two screws (M2x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Turn the system badge over, and snap it into place.
5 Turn the computer over.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3 Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1 Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3 Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 Using your fingertips, spread the securing clips apart on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
3 memory-module slot
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.
2 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle and gently press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length).
Procedure
NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the hard-drive cage to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Lift the hard-drive cage off the hard-drive assembly.
3 hard-drive assembly
3 Using the pull tab, disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.
4 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive assembly to the system board.
2 Lift and slide the solid-state drive assembly from the system board.
Procedure
1 Align the screw hole on the solid-state drive bracket with the screw hole on the solid-state drive.
2 Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive bracket.
3 Align the notches on the solid-state drive assembly with the tabs in the solid-state drive slot.
4 Slide the solid-state drive assembly at an angle into the solid-state drive slot.
5 Press the other end of the solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system
board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
2 Lift and slide the solid-state drive assembly from the system board.
Procedure
1 Adhere the thermal pad to the solid-state drive.
2 Slide the solid-state drive assembly at an angle into the solid-state drive slot.
3 Press the other end of the solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system
board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 Disconnect the speaker cable from the audio daughter-board.
2 Note the speaker-cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.
3 Remove the four screws (M2x2) that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable, off the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
1 Using the alignment posts, place the speakers on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the four screws (M2x2) that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Route the speaker cables through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
4 Connect the speaker cable to the audio daughter-board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 Loosen the captive screw that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card.
2 Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.
3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
4 Slide and remove the wireless card out of the wireless-card slot.
Procedure
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless card, do not place any cables under it.
1 Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot and slide the card into the slot.
2 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card. The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card
supported by your computer:
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan to the system-board assembly.
2 Disconnect the touch-screen cable (optional) from the system-board assembly.
NOTE: The touch-screen cable is available only on laptop configurations with touch displays.
3 Peel off the tape that secures the touch-screen cable (optional) to the right fan.
4 Peel off the tape that secures the touch-screen cable (optional) to the system board.
5 Disconnect the right fan cable (JFAN2) from the system-board assembly.
6 Lift the right fan off the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
1 Align and place the left fan on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the left fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the left fan cable (JFAN1) to the system-board assembly.
4 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system-board assembly.
5 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the left fan.
NOTE: When routing the display cable, make sure that the cable is not routed over the screw hole on the left fan.
6 Connect the display cable to the system-board assembly.
7 Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the display-cable bracket to the system-board assembly.
8 Align and place the right fan on the palm-rest assembly.
9 Connect the right fan cable (JFAN2) cable to the system-board assembly.
10 Route the touch-screen cable (optional) through the routing guides on the right fan.
NOTE: When routing the touch-screen cable, ensure that the cable in not routed over the screw hole on the right fan.
11 Adhere the tape that secures the touch-screen cable (optional) to the right fan.
12 Connect the touch-screen cable (optional) to the system-board assembly.
13 Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan (JFAN2) to the system-board assembly.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), remove the five screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: The fifth screw is covered by tape. Remove this screw before lifting the heat sink from the system
board.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, some configurations may have four screws
(M2x3).
2 Lift the heat sink off the system board.
NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
2 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), replace the five screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, some configurations may have four screws
(M2x3).
Post-requisites
1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
2 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
NOTE: Remove the SD card before removing the system board to avoid damage to the SD card.
Procedure
NOTE: The touch-screen cable is available only on laptop configurations with touch displays.
1 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable and speaker cable from the system-board assembly.
2 Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard-control board cable and touchpad cable from the system-board assembly.
3 Peel the tape to access the fingerprint reader cable.
4 Open the latch and disconnect the fingerprint reader cable (optional) from the system-board assembly.
5 Peel off the tape that secures the touch-screen cable to the system-board assembly if applicable.
6 Peel the tape and then disconnect the touch-screen cable from the system-board assembly if applicable.
CAUTION: Do not hold the system board on the area of heat transfer and circuitry.
Procedure
CAUTION: Do not hold the system board on the area of heat transfer and circuitry.
1 Align the screw holes on the system-board assembly with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the system-board assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Adhere the tape and then connect the touch-screen cable to the system-board assembly if applicable.
4 Adhere the tape that secures the touch-screen cable to the system-board assembly if applicable.
5 Slide the fingerprint reader cable (optional) into the connector on the system-board assembly and close the latch to secure the cable.
6 Adhere the tape that secures the fingerprint reader cable (optional).
7 Slide the keyboard-control board cable and touchpad cable into their connectors on the system-board assembly and then close the
latches to secure the cable.
8 Connect the power-adapter port cable and speaker cable to the system-board assembly.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the memory modules.
2 Replace the heat sink.
3 Replace the fans.
4 Replace the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
5 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
6 Replace the wireless card.
7 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
8 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Remove the memory modules.
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in “Removing the hard drive”.
5 Remove the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
6 Remove the wireless card.
7 Remove the fans.
8 Remove the heat sink.
9 Remove the system-board assembly.
Procedure
1 Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the audio daughter-board to the system-board assembly.
2 Lift the audio daughter-board off the system board.
Procedure
1 Align the connector on the audio daughter-board with the connector on the system board and snap it into place.
2 Replace the two screws (M2x3) that secures the audio daughter-board to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board assembly.
2 Replace the memory modules.
3 Replace the heat sink.
4 Replace the fans.
5 Replace the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
6 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
7 Replace the wireless card.
8 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
9 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Remove the memory modules.
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in “Removing the hard drive”.
5 Remove the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
6 Remove the wireless card.
7 Remove the fans.
8 Remove the heat sink.
9 Remove the system-board assembly.
Procedure
1 Turn the system-board assembly over.
2 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.
3 Note the location of the coin-cell battery and pry it off the system board.
Procedure
1 Adhere the coin-cell battery to the system board.
2 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board.
3 Turn the system board over.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board assembly.
2 Replace the memory modules.
3 Replace the heat sink.
4 Replace the fans.
5 Replace the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
6 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
7 Replace the wireless card.
8 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
9 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Remove the memory modules.
4 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in “Removing the hard drive”.
5 Remove the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
6 Remove the wireless card.
7 Remove the fans.
8 Remove the heat sink.
9 Remove the system-board assembly.
Procedure
1 Peel off the fingerprint reader cable from the palm-rest assembly.
2 Peel off the Mylar that secures the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
1 Place the keyboard on the palm-rest assembly
2 Align the screw holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
3 Replace the 31 screws (M1.6x1.5) that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Adhere the Mylar that secures the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
5 Connect the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable to the keyboard-controls board and close the latch to secure the cable.
6 Adhere the Mylar that secures the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
7 Adhere the tape that secures the fingerprint-reader cable to the palm-rest assembly.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the system-board assembly.
2 Replace the memory modules.
3 Replace the heat sink.
4 Replace the fans.
5 Replace the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
6 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
7 Replace the wireless card.
8 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
9 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
NOTE: The fingerprint reader is available depending on the configuration ordered.
Procedure
1 Remove the two screws (M1.6x3) that secure the power-button module to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Lift the power-button module off the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
1 Align and place the power-button module on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the two screws (M1.6x3) that secure the power-button module to the palm-rest assembly.
Post-requisites
NOTE: The fingerprint reader is available depending on the configuration ordered.
Prerequisites
NOTE: The fingerprint reader is available depending on the configuration ordered.
Procedure
1 Peel the fingerprint-reader cable (optional) from the palm-rest assembly.
2 Peel the tape that secures the power-button module to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Remove the screw (M1.6x1.5) that secures the fingerprint-reader board (optional) to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Remove the two screws (M1.6x3) that secure the power-button module to the palm-rest assembly.
5 Lift the power-button module and fingerprint-reader board (optional) off the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
1 Align and place the power-button module and fingerprint-reader board (optional) on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the two screws (M1.6x3) that secure the power-button module to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Replace the screw (M1.6x1.5) that secures the fingerprint-reader board (optional) to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Adhere the tape that secures the power-button module to the palm-rest assembly.
5 Adhere the fingerprint reader daughter-board cable (optional) to the palm-rest assembly.
Post-requisites
NOTE: The fingerprint reader is available depending on the configuration ordered.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Remove the wireless card.
Procedure
NOTE: The touch-screen cable is available only on laptop configurations with touch displays.
1 Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the display-cable bracket to the system board.
2 Disconnect the display cable from the system board.
3 Note the cable routing and remove the display cable from the routing guides on the left fan.
4 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
5 Peel the tape and disconnect the touch-screen cable from the system board if applicable.
6 Peel off the tape that secures the touch-screen cable to the system board if applicable.
Figure 30. Removing the screws that secure the display hinges to palm-rest assembly
NOTE: The display assembly cannot be further disassembled. If the display bezel, display panel, camera module, display
cable and touch-screen cable (optional) are defective and need to be replaced, replace the entire display assembly.
1 display assembly
Procedure
1 Place the palm-rest assembly at the edge of the table with the speakers facing away from the edge.
2 Align the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly with the screw holes on the display hinges.
3 Replace the six screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Turn the computer over and open the display at an angle of 90 degrees.
5 Adhere the tape that secures the touch-screen cable to the system board if applicable.
6 Adhere the tape and connect the touch-screen cable to the system board if applicable.
7 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
8 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the left fan.
NOTE: When routing the display cable, make sure that the cable is not routed over the screw hole on the left fan.
9 Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the display-cable bracket to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the wireless card.
2 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Remove the display assembly.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
2 Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the power-adapter port to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Lift the power-adapter port along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly.
Procedure
1 Place the power-adapter port into the slot on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Route the power-adapter port cable through its routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
3 Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the power-adapter port to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the display assembly.
2 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
3 Remove the wireless card.
4 Remove the display assembly.
Procedure
1 Carefully turn the display hinges at an angle.
Procedure
1 Align the antenna cover on the antenna module with the flat surface of the cover facing away from the display assembly.
2 Replace the antenna cover and slide it to snap into place.
3 Turn the display hinges to the normal position.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the display assembly.
2 Replace the wireless card.
3 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
4 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
NOTE: These instructions are applicable only for laptops with a non-touchscreen display.
Procedure
1 Peel the tape to access the antenna cables.
2 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the antenna module to the display assembly.
3 Lift the antenna module off the display assembly.
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the antenna module with the screw holes on the display assembly.
2 Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the antenna module to the display assembly.
3 Adhere the tape that secures the antenna cable.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the antenna cover.
2 Replace the display assembly.
3 Replace the wireless card.
4 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
5 Replace the base cover.
Prerequisites
NOTE: Remove the SD card before removing the palm-rest assembly to avoid damage to the SD card.
Procedure
After performing the steps in the prerequisites we are left with the palm-rest assembly.
1 palm-rest assembly
Procedure
Place the palm-rest assembly on a clean and flat surface.
Post-requisites
1 Replace the power-adapter port.
2 Replace the display assembly.
3 Replace the fingerprint reader daughter-board.
4 Replace the keyboard.
5 Replace the system-board assembly.
6 Replace the heat sink.
7 Replace the fans.
8 Replace the wireless card.
9 Replace the speakers.
10 Replace the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
11 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
12 Replace the memory modules.
13 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
14 Replace the base cover.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is
necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Audio in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the audio driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the audio driver file.
17 Double-click the audio driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
76 Downloading drivers
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is
necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Video in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the graphics driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the graphics driver file.
17 Double-click the graphics driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is
necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Chipset in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the appropriate chipset driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the chipset driver file.
17 Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.
Downloading drivers 77
Downloading the USB driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is
necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Chipset in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the USB driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved USB driver file.
17 Double-click the USB driver file icon and follow the instructions on screen to install the driver.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
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11 If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.
12 The application installs all drivers and updates identified.
NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is
necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Chipset in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the appropriate chipset driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the chipset driver file.
17 Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the autodetect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is
necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Network in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the network driver for your computer.
16 Save the file, and after the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the network driver file.
17 Double-click the network driver file icon and follow the instructions on screen.
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Downloading the fingerprint reader driver
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads.
5 Click the Detect Drivers button.
6 Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.
7 If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.
NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is
necessary.
13 For manual download and installation, click Category.
14 Click Security in the drop-down list.
15 Click Download to download the fingerprint reader driver for your computer.
16 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the fingerprint reader driver file.
17 Double-click the fingerprint reader driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.
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System setup
NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed.
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence allows you to bypass the System Setup–defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (for example:
optical drive or hard drive). During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:
The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are:
The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
Navigation keys
NOTE: For most of the System Setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the
system.
Keys Navigation
Up arrow Moves to the previous field.
Enter Selects a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Esc Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing Esc in the main screen displays a message
that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
BIOS overview
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can
make your computer work incorrectly.
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NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen
information for future reference.
Use the BIOS Setup program for the following purposes:
• Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM and the size of the hard drive.
• Change the system configuration information.
• Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, and enabling or disabling base devices.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard is initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for
it, and then press F2. If you press F2 before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If you wait too long and the operating
system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again.
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Table 7. System setup options—System information menu
General-System Information
System Information
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.
Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer.
Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the computer.
Ownership Tag Displays the ownership tag of the computer.
Manufacture Date Displays the manufacture date of the computer.
Ownership Date Displays the ownership date of the computer.
Express Service Code Displays the express service code of the computer.
Memory Information
Memory Installed Displays the total computer memory installed.
Memory Available Displays the total computer memory available.
Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.
Memory Channel Mode Displays single or dual channel mode.
Memory Technology Displays the technology used for the memory.
DIMM A Size Displays the DIMM A memory size.
DIMM B Size Displays the DIMM B memory size.
Processor Information
Processor Type Displays the processor type.
Core Count Displays the number of cores on the processor.
Processor ID Displays the processor identification code.
Current Clock Speed Displays the current processor clock speed.
Minimum Clock Speed Displays the minimum processor clock speed.
Maximum Clock Speed Displays the maximum processor clock speed.
Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 Cache size.
Processor L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 Cache size.
HT Capable Displays whether the processor is hyper-threading (HT) capable.
64-Bit Technology Displays whether 64-bit technology is used.
Device Information
M.2 SATA Displays the M.2 SATA device information.
Primary Hard Drive Displays the primary hard drive.
M.2 PCIe SSD-0 Displays the M.2 PCIe solid state drive.
Passthrough MAC Address Displays the pass-through MAC address.
Video Controller Displays the video controller.
Video BIOS Version Displays the video BIOS version.
Video Memory Displays the video memory.
Panel Type Displays the display panel type.
Native Resolution Displays the display resolution.
Audio Controller Displays the audio controller.
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General-System Information
Wi-Fi Device Displays the wireless device.
Bluetooth Device Displays the Bluetooth device.
Battery Information Displays the battery health information.
Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence Displays the boot sequence.
Boot List Option Displays the available boot options.
Advanced Boot Options
Enable Legacy Option ROMs Enable or disable legacy option ROMs.
Enable Attempt Legacy Boot Enable or disable attempts to legacy boot when the computer fails to boot in UEFI
boot mode.
Enable UEFI Network Stack Enable or disable the UEFI network stack.
UEFI Boot Path Security Enables or disables prompts for the administrator password when booting from UEFI.
Date/Time Displays the current date in MM/DD/YY format and current time in HH:MM:SS
AM/PM format.
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Table 9. System setup options—Video menu
Video
LCD Brightness Set the panel brightness independently for battery and AC power.
Security
Admin Password Set, change, or delete the administrator password.
System Password Set, change, or delete the system password.
Strong Password Enable or disable strong passwords.
Password Configuration Control the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for administrator
and system passwords.
Password Bypass Bypass system (boot) password and internal hard disk password prompts during a
system restart.
Password Change Enable or disable changes to the system and hard disk passwords when an
administrator password is set.
Non-Admin Setup Changes Determines whether changes to the setup option are permitted when an
administrator password is set.
UEFI Capsule Firmware Updates Enable or disable BIOS updates through UEFI capsule update packages.
TPM 1.2 Security Enable or disable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) visibility to the operating system.
Computrace(R) Enable or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace service.
CPU XD Support Enable or disable the execute disable mode of the processor.
OROM Keyboard Access Enable or disable access to Option ROM (OROM) configuration screens during boot.
Admin Setup Lockout Enable to prevent users from entering the BIOS setup when an administrator
password is set.
Master Password Lockout Enable or disable master password support.
Secure Boot
Secure Boot Enable Enable or disable the secure boot feature.
Expert Key Management
Expert Key Management Enable or disable expert key management.
Custom Mode Key Management Select custom values for expert key management.
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Intel Software Guard Extensions
Default: Enabled.
NOTE: If enabled, the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted
dynamically based on the processor load.
Power Management
AC Behavior Enables the system to power-on automatically, when an AC power adaptor is
connected.
Auto on Time Enable to set the computer to turn on automatically every day or on a pre-selected
date and time. This option can be configured only if the Auto On Time is set to
everyday, weekdays, or selected days.
Default: Disabled.
USB Wake Support Enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode.
Wake on LAN Enable the LAN signal to wake the computer from standby mode.
NOTE: This feature only works when the computer is connected to an AC
power adaptor.
POST Behavior
Adapter Warnings Enable or disable adapter warnings.
Default: Enabled.
Keypad (Embedded) Enable or disable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.
Num lock Enable Enable or disable the numeric lock—numlock.
Default: Enabled.
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Table 13. System setup options—Manageability
Manaegibility
MEBx Hotkey Enable or disable the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (Intel MEBX) hot key when
the system boots.
Virtualization Support
Virtualization Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.
VT for Direct I/O Specify whether a Virtual Machine Monitor can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O.
Maintenance
Service Tag Display the system’s Service Tag.
Asset Tag Create a system asset tag.
BIOS Downgrade Control flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions.
Data Wipe Enable to securely erase data from all internal storage devices.
BIOS Recovery Enable to recover corrupted BIOS using a recovery file on the primary hard drive or
from an external USB storage device.
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System and setup password
Table 19. System and setup password
Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the
BIOS settings of your computer.
You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer.
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer.
CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if it is not locked and left unattended.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select Security and press Enter.
The Security screen is displayed.
2 Select System/Admin Password and create a password in the Enter the new password field.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
• A password can have up to 32 characters.
• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
3 Type the system password that you entered earlier in the Confirm new password field and click OK.
4 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
5 Press Y to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
1 In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press Enter.
The System Security screen is displayed.
2 In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the
System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.
5 Press Esc and a message prompts you to save the changes.
6 Press Y to save the changes and exit from System Setup.
The computer reboot.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads > Find it myself.
5 Select the operating system installed on your computer.
6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS.
7 Click Download to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file.
9 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Either disconnect USB devices before booting or follow these steps to fix the no-boot issue.
NOTE: Some tests for specific devices require user interaction. Always ensure that you are present at the computer terminal
when the diagnostic tests are performed.
For more information, see Dell EPSA Diagnostic 3.0.
NOTE: The Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment window displays, listing all devices detected in the computer. The
diagnostics starts running the tests on all the detected devices.
4 Press the arrow in the lower-right corner to go to the page listing.
The detected items are listed and tested.
5 To run a diagnostic test on a specific device, press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.
6 Select the device from the left pane and click Run Tests.
7 If there are any issues, error codes are displayed.
Note the error code and contact Dell.
or
8 Shut down the computer.
9 Press and hold the Fn key, while pressing the power button, and then release both.
10 Repeat steps 3–7 above.
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Diagnostics
Power and battery-status light
Solid white – Power adapter is connected and the battery has more than 5 percent charge.
Amber – Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than 5 percent charge.
Off
The power and battery-status light blinks amber along with beep codes indicating failures.
For example, the power and battery-status light blinks amber two times followed by a pause, and then blinks white three times followed by
a pause. This 2,3 pattern continues until the computer is turned off indicating no memory or RAM is detected.
The following table shows different light patterns and what they indicate.
The computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the errors or problems cannot be displayed. The repetitive beep codes help the
user troubleshoot problems with the computer.
Caps Lock status light: Indicates whether Caps Lock is enabled or disabled.
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Flea power release
Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains on the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery has been
removed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct flea power release:
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Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:
Tips
Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Learn and know the following information about your product: See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
To locate the Me and My Dell relevant to your product, identify your
• Product specifications product through one of the following:
• Operating system
• Setting up and using your product • Select Detect Product.
• Data backup • Locate your product through the drop-down menu under View
Products.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Enter the Service Tag number or Product ID in the search bar.
• Factory and system restore
• BIOS information
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip,
bill, or Dell product catalog.